A look at family — from family roots, family recipes, and family businesses to chosen families and more. We're joined by the team at CITY Magazine to explore "The Family Issue." Our guests:

• Leah Stacy, editor-in-chief of CITY Magazine
• Patrick Hosken, arts reporter for CITY Magazine
• Ryan Williamson, executive director of CITY Magazine and director of digital products for WXXI Public Media
• Flo Cardella, contributor to CITY Magazine
• Chris Ziogas, partner with Sagra Italia, Tapas 177, and Event 180
• Ava Bliss, director of events and marketing for Sagra Italia, Tapas 177, and Event 180
• Meili Shepard, contributor to CITY Magazine
• Patricia Roesch, editor of "Magic Dragon"
• Joanne Andrews, art director of "Magic Dragon"

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Brighton Town Supervisor Bill Moehle wanted to serve one more term, but he got challenged by a member of his own party — Brighton Town Councilman Nate Salzman. It set up a tense designation battle, which Salzman won by a slim margin. Now, Moehle is stepping aside to allow for new leadership. But some told Salzman he was running too soon and should have waited his turn. We discuss his decision to take on an established Democrat and the difficult designation that ensued. In studio:

• Nate Salzman, candidate for Brighton town supervisor

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In January, we welcomed a panel of Iranian Americans to discuss their hopes for the future of Iran. Now that the Ayatollah is dead, a range of possibilities is in play. They discuss their hopes and their fears, as war rages in Iran. In studio:

• Niaz Abdolrahim, Ph.D., associate professor of mechanical engineering at the University of Rochester
• Pouya Seifzadeh, Ph.D., associate professor of strategy at SUNY Geneseo and local business owner of Funtastic Adventure Park, Bounce Hopper, and Ontario Play & Cafe

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